Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs L'Orangerie IV

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 465 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,483 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

L'Orangerie IV

Maracujá Brasil

3.8520 votes

Rank #54,416 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
L'Orangerie IV
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar4/5

L'Orangerie IV1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: L'Orangerie IV
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bahar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

L'Orangerie IVMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

20%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value83

Category winnerL'Orangerie IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryPlumCorianderCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberTexas Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmber and Musk. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie IV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall54

Winter23

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,416

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaharHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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The opening comes out swinging. A bright splash of bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange wakes up your senses right away. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly, uncovering a surprisingly warm heart of dark plum, sweet raspberry, and crushed coriander seeds. Cardamom adds an aromat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bahar or L'Orangerie IV?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; L'Orangerie IV is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose L'Orangerie IV for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or L'Orangerie IV?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, L'Orangerie IV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or L'Orangerie IV?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, L'Orangerie IV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and L'Orangerie IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amber and Musk.

Is Bahar or L'Orangerie IV better for summer or winter?

L'Orangerie IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and L'Orangerie IV?

Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. L'Orangerie IV has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Plum, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber and Texas Cedar.